Jeep's first EV is quiet luxury. Leave the doors on, enjoy the posh seats, and leave the off-roading to the Wrangler.

The Jeep Wagoneer S EV will be judged against the heritage and ethos of the brand. “Is it a real Jeep?” The answer is yes, but it’s complicated.

Jeep has officially entered the EV market with the 2024 Wagoneer S, its first fully electric model for North America. Built on the STLA Large platform, this all-electric SUV is positioned as a premium two-row alternative to the Grand Cherokee.

Jeep Wagoneer S is a bit of a head-scratcher. It's got the Wagoneer name but it's not as big and it's on a different platform and it's a battery-electric. It's a big though not too big five-seat large SUV from the brand that already offers the Grand Cherokee.

An all-electric Jeep was inevitable. That's simply the reality of current government mandates and initiatives. The trick is for Jeep to make a high-amperage electric that still looks and drives the way Jeep buyers expect.

We get behind the wheel of the 2024 Wagoneer S Launch Edition to see what Jeep's first full-electric vehicle is all about.

We’ll spare you a chronology of Jeep’s electrification misadventures; suffice it to say that the Wagoneer S was supposed to arrive last year, along with the Jeep Recon EV, giving the brand two all-electric offerings in the U.

This is it folks, our chance to drive the world’s first-ever all-electric Jeep has arrived. It’s called the Wagoneer S, and as you can tell by its nameplate, it’s a version of the Auburn Hills’ automaker's flagship model.

Jeep wants you to take a chance on its first EV, with discounts on the Wagoneer S, ranging from a few bucks to well over 10 grand at some dealers.